Chapter 1: Intro to Psych

Question 1

APA

Answer 1

American Psychological Association

Question 2

Behaviorism

Answer 2

Focus on observing and controlling behavior

Question 3

Biopsychology

Answer 3

Study of how biology influences behavior

Question 4

Biopsychosocial model

Answer 4

Analysis of how biology, psychology, and social factors interact to shape individual health

Question 5

Clinical psychology

Answer 5

Focuses on diagnosis/treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral issues

Question 6

Cognitive psychology

Answer 6

Study of thoughts (cognitions) and their relationship to experiences and actions

Question 7

Counseling psychology

Answer 7

Focuses on improving emotional, social, vocational, etc aspects of the lives of healthy individuals

Question 8

Developmental psychology

Answer 8

Scientific study of development across a lifespan

Question 9

Dissertation

Answer 9

Research paper on research conducted as part of the candidate’s doctoral training

Question 10

Empirical method

Answer 10

Method that relies on experimentation and observation (rather than speculation)

Question 11

Forensic psychology

Answer 11

Practice of psychology to issues within the legal and criminal justice system

Question 12

Functionalism

Answer 12

Focused on how mental activities help beings adapt to their environment

Question 13

Humanism

Answer 13

Perspective that emphasizes the potential for good innate to all humans

Question 14

Introspection

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• Process of exploring one’s own mental and emotional state
• Goal is to break it into its component parts

Question 15

Personality psychology

Answer 15

Study of patterns of thoughts and behaviors that make individuals unique

Question 16

Personality trait

Answer 16

Consistent pattern of thought and behavior

Question 17

PhD

Answer 17

Doctor of Philosophy

Question 18

Postdoctoral training program

Answer 18

Scientists further develop their research programs/broaden their skills under the supervision of professionals in the field

Question 19

Psychoanalytic theory

Answer 19

Focus on the role of the unconscious in affecting conscious behavior

Question 20

Psychology

Answer 20

Scientific study of the mind and behavior

Question 21

PsyD

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• Doctor of psychology
• Less emphasis on research-oriented skills
• Focuses on application of psychological principles in a clinical context

Question 22

Sport and exercise psychology

Answer 22

Study of affects of sport performance and the effects on the mental/emotional wellbeing

Question 23

Structuralism

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Breaking down mental processes into the most basic components

Question 24

5 trait dimensions “big five”

Answer 24

Openness
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Agreeableness
Neuroticism

Question 25

Industrial Organizational Psychology

Answer 25

Application of psychologirvcsl theories and principles in corporate settings